KR20230042809A - Plant Cultivation Device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a plant cultivation device. More specifically, the present invention relates to a plant cultivation device, in which a liquid accommodated inside a container unit is sprayed toward a cultivation unit through a spray unit, and the liquid falling from the cultivation unit is circulated in such a way that it is introduced into the container unit again. In addition, the present invention relates to the plant cultivation device capable of selectively using any one of aquaponics and nutrient solution hydroponics in which plants and ornamental fish of the cultivation unit are grown and harvested together.

Description

Plant Cultivation Device {Plant Cultivation Device}

The present invention relates to a plant cultivator, and more particularly, to a plant cultivator capable of growing plants regardless of changes in external temperature in a small space.

Various plants, including crops, are cultivated by sowing seeds or planting seedlings in open fields such as paddy fields and fields made of soil with nutrients so that moisture and oxygen can pass through well, or hydroponic land made of water containing nutrients necessary for plant growth It is cultivated by sowing seeds or planting seedlings.

On the other hand, in urban life, pots, which are cultivation devices for growing simple ornamental flowers or crops for consumption indoors, are widely used, but there is an inconvenience of manually managing to water or fertilize the pots, There is a problem in that a certain space in which the flower pot is located must always be secured in the house.

Accordingly, recently, a plant cultivation device that allows plants to be easily grown without spatial restrictions using a nutrient solution in a liquid state regardless of soil has been attracting attention.

For example, Patent Document 1 relates to a plant cultivation apparatus, a cylinder with an open top, a base cylinder in which a plurality of gates are provided in the form of perforations along the circumference, and protruding from the sidewall of the base cylinder in the form of a balcony. By including a plurality of unit cultivation cylinders installed in the gate, it is characterized in that a plurality of plants can be cultivated in a small area based on the base cylinder by filling soil and planting plants in each unit cultivation cylinder.

The conventional plant cultivation apparatus as described above has an advantage in that it enables many plants to grow in a small space, but since the plant cultivation apparatus is exposed to the outside, various problems may occur in cultivating plants depending on the external environment. there is.

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Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, and the liquid accommodated inside the container unit is sprayed toward the reproducing unit through the spraying unit, and the liquid falling from the reproducing unit is again Its purpose is a plant growing machine that is circulated in a way that flows into the container part.

In addition, an object of the present invention is a plant cultivator capable of selectively using any one of aquaponics and nutrient solution hydroponics in which plants and ornamental fish of the cultivation unit are grown and harvested together.

The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems to be solved by the present invention that are not mentioned here are to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below. will be clearly understood.

In order to achieve the above object, the plant cultivator according to the present invention is formed with an empty space inside so that plants can be grown, and the upper part is divided into the first body part and the lower part into the second body part in the longitudinal direction, respectively. A body part, a cultivation part installed on the inner surface of the first body part and accommodating a medium capable of growing the plant, a spray part installed on one side of the first body part, and a spray part installed on one side of the first body part, and seated on the lower end of the first body part. A container part connected to the spraying part and containing liquid therein, the liquid accommodated inside the container part is sprayed toward the reproducing part through the spraying part, and the liquid falling from the reproducing part is returned to the reproducing part. It is characterized in that it is circulated in a way that flows into the container part.

In addition, the container part of the present invention is characterized in that it includes at least one of a water tank part for accommodating water so that aquatic plants and ornamental fish can be inhabited therein, and a nutrient solution supply part for supplying a nutrient solution necessary for the growth of the plants. .

In addition, the cultivation unit of the present invention includes a plurality of cultivation cups accommodating a medium therein, a plurality of cultivation ports respectively supporting the outer circumferential surface of the cultivation cups, and a plurality of cultivation ports installed on the inner surface of the first body portion, It includes a fixing device for inserting and fixing the red pot, the red pot is formed to be detachable from the fixing device, and in the case of the red pot where the cup is not installed, it is selectively removed, thereby minimizing the installation space. to be characterized

In addition, the present invention further includes a lighting unit for generating light toward the cultivation unit in a state installed on one side of the first body unit so that the photosynthesis of the plant takes place, the lighting unit is installed above the cultivation unit, in a vertical direction A main body light for irradiating light and a side light installed at the corner of the first body portion for irradiating light in a horizontal direction, wherein the main body light and side light are among red, blue, and white depending on the state of the plant. It is characterized by generating light with a color containing at least one.

In addition, the present invention is installed on one side of the first body, the sensor unit for sensing the temperature, humidity, illumination and air quality inside the first body, installed on one side of the first body, blowing the internal air A blower unit, a temperature control unit installed on one side of the second body unit and capable of adjusting the internal temperature of the first body unit, and a control unit for controlling the lighting unit, the blower unit, and the temperature control unit based on the signal of the sensor unit The control unit controls the illumination of the lighting unit and controls the operation of the blower unit and the temperature control unit to obtain temperature, humidity, illumination, air quality, nutrient solution concentration and acidity required for plant growth into the first body unit. It is characterized in that at least one of them can be adjusted.

As described above, according to the present invention, the plant cultivator is formed in a structure in which the cultivation unit is detachable, so that various plants can be grown in a narrow space regardless of changes in external temperature.

In addition, the present invention allows the liquid in the storage unit to be sprayed toward the cultivation unit through the injection unit, and the liquid falling from the cultivation unit to be circulated in such a way that it is accommodated in the storage unit again, so that the liquid is not wasted and can be continuously supplied semi-permanently. there is.

In addition, the present invention has an effect of providing an environment suitable for plant cultivation by providing a blowing unit for internal ventilation and a temperature controller for adjusting the internal temperature, and controlling temperature and humidity.

In addition, the present invention has an effect of providing emotional stability to the user for ornamental purposes by installing a water tank capable of growing aquatic plants and ornamental fish.

In addition, the present invention has the effect that it can be used for nutrient solution hydroponics by the nutrient solution supply unit.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the detailed description and claims.

1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a plant cultivator according to the present invention.
2 is a view showing the upper part of the first main body of the first embodiment of the plant cultivator according to the present invention.
3 is a view showing the water tank seated at the lower end of the first main body of the first embodiment of the plant cultivator according to the present invention.
4 is a side view of the main body of the first embodiment of the plant cultivator according to the present invention, and is a view showing a state in which the cultivation unit is detached.
5 is a side view of the main body of the first embodiment of the plant cultivator according to the present invention, and is a view showing a state in which the cultivation cup is seated in the cultivation pot.
6 is a side view of the main body of the plant cultivator of the first embodiment according to the present invention, and is a view showing a state in which the cultivation pot is installed in the fixing device.
7 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the plant cultivator according to the present invention.
8 is a view showing a nutrient solution supply unit seated at the lower end of the first body unit of the second embodiment of the plant cultivator according to the present invention.
9 is a configuration diagram showing a first embodiment of the plant cultivator according to the present invention.
10 is a configuration diagram showing a second embodiment of the plant cultivator according to the present invention.
11 is a control flow chart of the temperature control unit of the first and second embodiments of the plant cultivator according to the present invention.
12 is a control flowchart of the lighting unit of the first and second embodiments of the plant cultivator according to the present invention.
13 is a control flow chart of the blowing unit of the first and second embodiments of the plant cultivator according to the present invention.
14 is a control flow chart of the nutrient solution supply unit of the second embodiment of the plant cultivator according to the present invention.

The terms used in this specification will be briefly described, and the present invention will be described in detail.

The terms used in the present invention have been selected from general terms that are currently widely used as much as possible while considering the functions in the present invention, but these may vary depending on the intention of a person skilled in the art or precedent, the emergence of new technologies, and the like. Therefore, the term used in the present invention should be defined based on the meaning of the term and the overall content of the present invention, not simply the name of the term.

In the entire specification, when a certain part is said to "include" a certain component, this means that it may further include other components without excluding other components unless otherwise stated.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily carry out the present invention. However, the present invention may be embodied in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

The specific details, including the problem to be solved, the means for solving the problem, and the effect of the invention with respect to the present invention are included in the embodiments and drawings to be described below. Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods for achieving them, will become clear with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a plant cultivator according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a view showing an upper part of a first main body of a first embodiment of a plant cultivator according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a first plant cultivator according to the present invention Figure 4 is a view showing the main body of the first embodiment of the plant cultivator according to the present invention as viewed from the side, showing the state in which the cultivation unit is detached, Figure 5 is a view showing the state in which the cultivation unit is detached As viewed from the side of the main body of the first embodiment of the plant cultivator according to the first embodiment, a view showing a state in which the cultivation cup is seated in the repot, FIG. 6 is a view of the main body of the first embodiment of the plant cultivator according to the present invention as viewed from the side, 7 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the plant cultivation apparatus according to the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a nutrient solution supply seated at the lower end of the first main body of the second embodiment of the plant cultivation apparatus according to the present invention. Figure 9 is a configuration diagram showing a first embodiment of the plant cultivator according to the present invention, Figure 10 is a configuration diagram showing a second embodiment of the plant cultivator according to the present invention, Figure 11 is a configuration diagram showing the first embodiment of the plant cultivator according to the present invention 12 is a control flowchart of the temperature control unit of the first and second embodiments, FIG. 12 is a control flow chart of the lighting unit of the first and second embodiments of the plant cultivator according to the present invention, and FIG. 13 is the first embodiment of the plant cultivator according to the present invention and a control flowchart of the blower unit of the second embodiment. FIG. 14 is a control flowchart of the nutrient solution supply unit of the second embodiment of the plant cultivator according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the plant cultivator 10 according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The plant cultivator 10 according to the present invention can grow plants regardless of external temperature changes in a small space, and selectively selects any one of aquaponics and nutrient solution hydroponics in which ornamental fish are grown and harvested together. characterized in that it can be used.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a plant grower 10 according to the present invention includes a body part 100, a cultivation part 200, a spraying part 300, and a container part 400.

First, the body portion 100 is provided. The main body part 100 constitutes the main body of the plant cultivator 10, and is configured to allow plants to be placed therein and cultivated. The body portion 100 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole, and has an empty space inside to grow plants. In addition, one side of the body portion 100 is formed to have an opening so that the plant can flow into the inside of the body portion 100 . That is, when viewed from the side, the body portion 100 is formed in a shape like a 'c'. Of course, the body part 100 can be configured in various sizes and shapes according to the type and size of the plant.

More specifically, the body portion 100 is partitioned into a first body portion 110 at the upper end and a second body portion 120 at the lower end in the longitudinal direction.

The first body part 110 is formed with a larger volume than the second body part 120 so that the plant can be seated and cultivated therein, and the first body part 110 has the plant to be cultivated. configuration is installed.

The second body portion 120 is located below the first body portion 110, and a configuration capable of controlling the inside of the first body portion 110 is installed.

Also, referring to FIG. 2 , the first body part 110 includes a shelf 111 , a fixing hanger 112 and a support 113 .

The shelf 111 is installed horizontally inside to partition the space. On the shelf 10 partitioned horizontally, a cultivation kit or various cultivation containers for planting and cultivating plant seedlings in advance may be placed. Since the sizes and types of plants vary, the vertical position of the shelf 10 may be adjusted for efficient use of the internal space of the first body part 110 .

The fixing hangers 112 support both left and right ends of the shelf 111 . When viewed from the side, the fixing hanger 112 is formed in a 'b' shape. One end of the fixing hanger 112 is inserted into the support 113, and the upper end of the fixing hanger 112 can support both left and right ends of the shelf 10. That is, it is preferable that the fixing hanger 112 is provided in four pieces so as to stably support the shelf 111 in front and rear and left and right directions.

The support 113 is installed spaced apart from the side of the first main body 110 in the longitudinal direction so as to adjust the vertical position of the fixing hanger 112 . More specifically, the support 113 may be installed in plurality on the side of the first body 110, provided in two on the side of the first body 110, the support 113 It is preferable that two are also provided on the side of the first body portion 110 corresponding to the opposite side to the direction in which they are installed. Of course, the number of supports 113 can vary according to the number of fixing hooks 112 supporting the shelf 111 and the weight of the shelf 111 .

In addition, a height adjustment groove 114 is formed on the support 113. The height adjustment groove 114 is formed in plurality along the longitudinal direction of the support (113). One end of the fixing hanger 112 may be inserted into the height adjustment groove 114 . Accordingly, the height adjustment groove 114 is formed to adjust the vertical position of the fixing hanger 112 and consequently to adjust the vertical position of the shelf 110 .

In addition, the first body portion 110 includes a door 115. The door 115 is installed at an outer edge of the first body portion 110 to open and close the first body portion 110 . That is, the door 115 may block the opening of the first body portion 110 and seal the first body portion 110 . In addition, the door 115 is formed of a transparent material so that the inside of the first body portion 110 can be seen from the outside. The door 115 may be formed of, for example, a transparent material such as an acrylic plate or glass.

Next, referring to FIG. 1 again, the redistribution unit 200 is provided. The cultivation unit 200 is installed in plurality on the inner surface of the first body unit 110 and has a configuration for accommodating a medium capable of growing the plants.

More specifically, referring to FIGS. 4 to 6 , the cultivation unit 200 includes a cultivation cup 210 , a cultivation port 220 and a fixing device 230 .

The cultivation cup 210 has a configuration capable of accommodating a medium capable of cultivating the plant. More specifically, the cultivation cup 210 is formed in a cup-like shape, with an inner circumferential surface gradually increasing toward the upper end. An empty space is formed inside the cultivation cup 210 to accommodate a medium. The cultivation cup 210 is of course composed of a plurality of pieces. In addition, a plurality of through holes 211 are formed on the outer circumferential surface of the cultivation cup 210 . The through hole 211 provides ventilation to the inside of the cultivation cup 210 and is formed so that the liquid falling from the culture medium can fall down. Although the through-hole 211 is illustrated as a rectangle in FIGS. 4 to 6 , it may be formed in various shapes, and the size of the through-hole 211 may be formed in various ways according to the type of the plant. Similarly, the diameter of the cultivation cup 210 may vary according to the size and type of the plant to be cultivated.

The redistribution port 220 is configured to support the outer circumferential surface of the cultivation cup 210, respectively. More specifically, the redistribution port 220 has a circular shape as a whole, and the inner circumferential surface of the redistribution port 220 is formed smaller than the outer circumference of the cultivation cup 210, a state in which the cultivation cup 210 is seated. to be able to support In addition, a binding member to be connected to the fixing device 230 is formed on one side of the redistribution port 220 . The redistribution port 220 is of course composed of a plurality so as to accommodate the plurality of the redistribution cups 210 .

The fixing device 230 is installed in a plurality on the inner surface of the first body part 110, and has a configuration in which the redistribution port 220 is inserted and fixed. More specifically, the fixing device 230 is installed in plurality to be spaced apart at regular intervals in the first body portion 110. At this time, the fixing device 230 is installed around the surface of the first body 110 except for the surface of the opening. In other words, the fixing device 230 is installed on the inner surface of the first body portion 110 except for the portion where the door 115 is installed. In addition, the fixing device 230 has a through hole formed on one side, and may be installed in the first body part 110 in a bolt coupling method. In addition, the fixing device 230 has an insertion space and a fastening protrusion formed on one side, so that the redistribution port 220 can be inserted and fixed in the insertion space in a sliding manner.

In summary, the redistribution port 220 is formed to be detachable from the fixing device 230, and in the case of the redistribution port 220 in which the cultivation cup 210 is not installed, it is selectively removed, thereby reducing the installation space. that can be minimized.

Next, referring to FIG. 1 again, the injection unit 300 is provided. The injection unit 300 is configured to be installed on one side of the first body unit 110 . More specifically, the injection unit 300 is installed in the central portion of the first body portion 110, and is installed in the longitudinal direction of the first body portion 110.

In addition, the injection unit 300 includes a pipe 310 and a nozzle 320 .

The pipe 310 is installed in the longitudinal direction of the first body portion 110 and serves as a passage through which liquid can be transferred to the inside. The pipe 310 is of course formed in a circular shape, and the length can be configured in various ways according to the position where the liquid inside is injected.

The nozzle 320 is formed at one end of the pipe 310 and is configured to spray the liquid transported inside the pipe 310 . The nozzle 320 is preferably installed at the end of the pipe 310 located at the upper end of the first body 110, and sprays evenly to the cultivation unit 200 installed in the first body 110. It is provided in a plurality so as to be possible, but is installed to face different directions.

Also, the nozzle 320 may adjust a cross-sectional area of a hole through which the liquid is ejected. Accordingly, the nozzle 320 sprays the liquid in at least one of a conical shape, a fan shape, a rod shape, and a radial shape, so that the liquid can be more easily supplied to the cultivation unit 200 .

Next, the container part 400 is provided. The container part 400 is seated on the lower end of the first body part 110, is connected to the injection part 300, and has a configuration in which liquid is accommodated. More specifically, the container part 400 is seated on the lower end of the first body part 110 and is located below the cultivation part 200 . The container part 400 includes a water tank part 410 in which water is accommodated so that aquatic plants and ornamental fish can be inhabited therein.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3 , the water tank part 410 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole, and an empty space is formed inside to accommodate the water. The water tank 410 is filled with water, and aquatic plants and ornamental fish may inhabit the water.

In addition, the water tank part 410 includes a pump 411 installed inside the water tank part 410 and generating pressure to transfer the water. The pump 411 is preferably installed to be submerged in the water accommodated in the water tank 410 . The pump 4110 is connected to the pipe 310 to one side, so that the water is transferred to the pipe 310. In addition, a water level sensor capable of detecting the height of the water in the water tank unit 410 may be included inside the pump 411 . At this time, the water level sensor may be connected to a controller 900 to be described later.

Accordingly, the liquid accommodated inside the water tank 410 is sprayed toward the cultivation unit 200 through the injection unit 300, and the liquid falling from the cultivation unit 200 is again It can be circulated in such a way that it flows into the water tank part 410.

In addition, the water tank unit 410 can be used as aquaponics for growing and harvesting the cultivation unit 200 and ornamental fish together.

Of course, the water tank part 410 can be configured in various shapes and sizes according to the inner width of the first body part 110 and the installation position of the cultivation part 200 .

Next, the lighting unit 500 is provided. The lighting unit 500 is configured to generate light toward the cultivation unit 200 in a state installed on one side of the first body unit 110 so that photosynthesis of the plant takes place. More specifically, the lighting unit 500 is installed from the first body unit 110 toward the cultivation unit 200, and can generate light combining various colors so that the photosynthesis of the plant takes place.

In addition, the lighting unit 500 includes a body light 510 and a side light 520 . The main body lighting 510 is installed at the lower end of the shelf 111, that is, above the cultivation unit 200, and is configured to emit light in a vertical direction, and the side lighting 520 is installed on the first body part. It is installed at the corner of (110) and irradiates light in a horizontal direction.

More specifically, referring to FIG. 2 , the body lighting 510 is installed at the lower end of the shelf 111 and is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole. A plurality of light elements are installed in the body lighting 510 at regular intervals. At this time, the light element may be composed of, for example, a light emitting diode (LED) type element that emits light by flowing current into the body light 510.

The side lights 520 are installed in plurality in the longitudinal direction at the corners of the first body portion 110, and are formed in a rectangular shape as a whole. In addition, the same light element as the body light 510 is installed inside the side light 520 to emit light.

The body lighting 510 and the side lighting 520 may generate light in a color including at least one of red, blue, and white according to the state of the plant.

Next, the sensor unit 600 is provided. The sensor unit 600 is installed on the upper end of the shelf 111 and senses the temperature, humidity, illuminance and air quality inside the first body unit 110 .

More specifically, the sensor unit 600 is configured in a form in which a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, an illuminance sensor, and an air quality sensor are integrated, and is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole. In conjunction with the sensor unit 600 as well as the control unit 900 to be described later, the measured data values of temperature, humidity, illuminance and air quality inside the first body unit are transferred to the control unit 900 to be described later.

Next, referring to FIG. 1 again, a blower 700 is provided. The blower 700 is installed on one side of the first body to blow internal air.

More specifically, the blower 700 is installed on the side of the first body 110 facing the door 115 and can blow air inside the first body 110 .

The blower 700 includes an intake port 710 and an exhaust port 720 . The intake port 710 is configured to introduce external air into the first body portion 110, and the exhaust port 720 is configured to discharge air inside the first body portion 110 to the outside. .

In other words, a fan is installed inside the intake port 710 and the exhaust port 720, and the rotation direction of the fan is configured to be different from each other, so that the air movement direction is changed.

In addition, the intake port 710 and the exhaust port 720 may be provided in plurality on the side surface of the first body portion 110 as well. In addition, referring to FIG. 2, the intake port 710 and the exhaust port 720 are additionally installed on the ceiling of the first body portion 110 so that the internal air of the first body portion 110 can be more easily circulated. can be installed At this time, the intake port 710 and the exhaust port 720 installed on the ceiling of the first body portion 110 are more than the other intake port 710 and the exhaust port 720 installed on the side surface of the first body portion 110. It may be formed with a large outer diameter.

Next, a temperature controller 800 is provided. The temperature controller 800 is installed on one side of the second body 120 and is configured to adjust the internal temperature of the first body 110 .

More specifically, the temperature controller 800 is installed on one side of the second body 120 and is connected to the first body 110 . The temperature control unit 800 is composed of a cooling and heating device capable of generating or absorbing heat as current flows therein, and is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole. The temperature controller 800 may be driven by a principle such as, for example, a Peltier effect.

Next, the controller 900 is provided. The control unit 900 may control the lighting unit 500 , the blower unit 700 and the temperature control unit 800 based on the signal of the sensor unit 600 .

More specifically, the controller 900 is installed on the second body 120 and is installed adjacent to the temperature controller 800 . The control unit 900 can control the illumination of the lighting unit 500 and the operation of the blower unit 700 and the temperature control unit 800 based on the signal of the sensor unit 600. there is. Accordingly, the control unit 900 can control temperature, humidity, illumination, and air quality required for plant growth into the first body unit 110 . In other words, the control unit 900 can comprehensively control the plant grower 10, and the temperature controller control step of controlling the operation of the temperature controller 800 by the sensor unit 600 ( S100), a lighting unit control step (S200) of adjusting the illuminance of the lighting unit 500 by the sensor unit 600, and a blower control of controlling the operation of the blower unit 700 by the sensor unit 600. Step S300 may be performed.

In the temperature controller control step (S100), referring to FIG. 11 , the controller 900 determines whether the measured temperature and humidity are within a reference range based on the signal of the sensor unit 600. Next, the controller 900 determines whether the measured temperature and humidity are equal to or greater than a reference value. At this time, if the measured temperature and humidity are equal to or greater than the reference value, the controller 900 may lower the temperature and humidity to fall within the reference range by operating the heater of the temperature control unit 800, and vice versa. If is equal to or less than the reference value, the cooling of the temperature controller 800 may be operated to raise the temperature and humidity to fall within the reference range.

In addition, in the lighting unit control step (S200), referring to FIG. 12, the controller 900 determines whether the measured illuminance is within a reference range based on the signal of the sensor unit 600. Next, the controller 900 determines whether the measured illuminance is equal to or greater than a reference value. At this time, if the measured illuminance is equal to or greater than the reference value, the control unit 900 may decrease the brightness of the lighting unit 500 to lower the illuminance to fall within the reference range. Conversely, if the measured illuminance is equal to or less than the reference value, the lighting unit By increasing the brightness of (500), the illuminance can be raised to fall within the standard range.

In addition, in the blowing unit control step (S300), referring to FIG. 13, the controller 900 determines whether the measured air quality is within a reference range based on the signal from the sensor unit 600. Next, the controller 900 determines whether the measured air quality is equal to or greater than a reference value. At this time, if the measured air quality is equal to or greater than the reference value, the control unit 900 may decrease the operation of the blower 700 to lower the air quality to fall within the reference range. By increasing the operation of the blower 700, the air quality may be raised to fall within the standard range.

Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the plant cultivator 10 according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

This embodiment has a difference from the first embodiment in that the configurations of the accommodation unit 400 and the control unit 900 are added, and the rest of the configurations except for the configuration of the accommodation unit 400 and the control unit 900 are the same as those of the first embodiment. , so the description of the first embodiment is used.

Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8 in the plant cultivator 10 according to the second embodiment, the accommodating part 400 includes a nutrient solution supply unit 420 supplying nutrient solution necessary for the growth of the plant.

The nutrient solution supply unit 420 is seated on the lower end of the first body 110, and is composed of a device for supplying nutrient solution to the inside. More specifically, the nutrient solution supply unit 420 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole, and the heating device, cooler device, and sterilization device can control the nutrient solution as well as the inside of the nutrient solution supply unit 420. A UV device and a humidifier may be included. That is, the nutrient solution supply unit 420 is connected to the injection unit 300 and is composed of a device that sprays the nutrient solution inside in a mist-humidifying manner, so that it can be used for nutrient solution hydroponics.

Therefore, in summary, the container unit 400 allows selective use of either aquaponics or nutrient solution hydroponics in which the plants and ornamental fish of the cultivation unit 200 are grown and harvested together. .

In addition, a circulation fan 421, a connection hole 422, and a control unit 910 are installed at the upper end of the nutrient solution supply unit 420.

The circulation fan 421 is installed at the upper edge of the nutrient solution supply unit 420, and a fan is installed inside to introduce air inside the first body unit 110 into the nutrient solution supply unit 420. do.

The connection hole 422 is formed at the upper end of the nutrient solution supply unit 420 to be connected to the pipe 310. The connection hole 422 is preferably formed to have the same size as the outer diameter of the pipe 310 so that it can be press-fitted into the pipe 310 .

The control unit 910 is installed to be recessed inward from the upper end of the nutrient solution supply unit 420. That is, the control unit 910 does not protrude from the upper end of the nutrient solution supply unit 420, but is formed inside the nutrient solution supply unit 420. The control unit 910 can control the illumination of the lighting unit 500 and the operation of the blower unit 700 and the temperature control unit 800 based on the signal of the sensor unit 600. there is. Accordingly, the control unit 920 can control the temperature, humidity, illumination and air quality necessary for plant growth inside the first body unit 110 .

In addition, the operation of the control unit 910 as well as the nutrient solution supply unit 420 can be controlled. In other words, the control unit 910 is provided to control the nutrient solution accommodated inside the nutrient solution supply unit 420, the heating device, the cooler device, and the sterilization device. It can control ultraviolet light and humidifier. Accordingly, the controller 920 may perform the nutrient solution supply unit control step (S400) of adjusting the nutrient solution concentration and acidity.

In the nutrient solution supply unit control step (S400), referring to FIG. 14, the control unit 910 determines whether the nutrient solution concentration and acidity are within a standard range based on the signal from the nutrient solution supply unit 420. Next, the controller 910 determines whether the measured nutrient solution concentration and acidity are equal to or greater than a reference value. At this time, if the measured nutrient solution concentration and acidity are equal to or greater than the reference value, the control unit 910 increases the temperature of the nutrient solution supply unit 420 to lower the nutrient solution concentration and acidity to fall within the standard range, and conversely, the measured nutrient solution concentration and acidity If the acidity is less than the reference value, the temperature of the nutrient solution supply unit 420 may be reduced to increase the concentration and acidity to fall within the reference range.

As such, it will be understood that the technical configuration of the present invention described above can be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs.

Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative and not restrictive in all respects, and the scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims to be described later rather than the detailed description, and the meaning and scope of the claims and their All changes or modified forms derived from equivalent concepts should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

10: plant grower
100: body part
110: first body part
111: shelf
112: fixed hanger
113: support
114: height adjustment groove
115: door
120: second body part
200: redistribution
210: cultivation cup
211: through hole
220: Redoport
230: fixture
300: injection part
310: piping
320: nozzle
400: container part
410: water tank
411: pump
420: nutrient solution supply unit
421: circulation fan
422: connection hole
500: lighting unit
510: body lighting
520: side light
600: sensor unit
700: blower
710: intake
720: exhaust
800; temperature control part
900: control unit
910: control unit
S100: Temperature controller control step
S200: lighting unit control step
S300: blower control step
S400: Nutrient solution supply unit control step

Claims (5)

An empty space is formed inside so that plants can be grown, and the body portion is divided into a first body portion at an upper end and a second body portion at a lower end in the longitudinal direction;
a cultivation unit installed on an inner surface of the first body unit and accommodating a medium capable of growing the plant;
a spraying unit installed on one side of the first body unit; and
A container part seated at the lower end of the first body part, connected to the injection part, and containing a liquid therein;
The plant cultivator, characterized in that, the liquid accommodated inside the container unit is sprayed toward the cultivation unit through the spray unit, and the liquid falling from the cultivation unit is circulated in a manner that flows back into the container unit.
According to claim 1,
The container part,
A water tank unit for accommodating water so that aquatic plants and ornamental fish can be inhabited therein; and
Nutrient solution supply unit for supplying the nutrient solution necessary for the growth of the plant; Plant cultivator comprising at least one of.
According to claim 1,
The cultivation department,
A plurality of cultivation cups in which the medium is accommodated;
a plurality of redistribution ports each supporting an outer circumferential surface of the cultivation cup; and
Including; a plurality of fixing devices installed on the inner surface of the first body portion to insert and fix the redistribution port,
The plant cultivation device, characterized in that the installation space can be minimized by forming the cultivation port detachably from the fixing device and selectively removing the cultivation port in the case of the cultivation cup not installed.
According to claim 1,
Further comprising a lighting unit for generating light toward the cultivation unit in a state installed on one side of the first body unit so that the photosynthesis of the plant takes place,
the lighting unit,
a main body light that is installed above the cultivation unit and emits light in a vertical direction; and
Including; side lights installed at the corners of the first body and radiating light in a horizontal direction;
The plant grower, characterized in that the main body lighting and the side lighting generate light in a color including at least one of red, blue and white according to the state of the plant.
According to claim 4,
a sensor unit installed on one side of the first body unit to sense temperature, humidity, illumination and air quality inside the first body unit;
a blowing unit installed on one side of the first body unit to blow internal air;
a temperature control unit installed on one side of the second body unit and capable of adjusting the internal temperature of the first body unit;
Based on the signal of the sensor unit, a control unit for controlling the lighting unit, the blowing unit, and the temperature control unit; further comprising,
The control unit controls the illumination of the lighting unit and controls the operation of the air blowing unit and the temperature control unit to obtain at least one of temperature, humidity, illumination, air quality, nutrient solution concentration, and acidity required for plant growth into the first body. A plant cultivator characterized in that the can be adjusted.

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